Ava Brodie’s story
I was a size 16 sugarholic, addicted to chocolate bars and family-size bags of sweets. Sugar was a constant in my life, controlling my every thought and craving. Every day, I consumed vast amounts of it, and deep down, I knew it was causing long-term damage to my health.
I felt stuck in a vicious cycle with no escape—until I found Slimpod. Now, I’m a size 8 health queen, four stone lighter, and I can safely say Slimpod saved my life.
Confident Ava today – and how she was
When I first tried Slimpod, it was like a light bulb switched on in my brain. For the first time, I felt empowered to take control of my eating habits. Something deep inside me shifted, and I started asking myself questions:
Do you really need all this sweet stuff?
Why are you doing this to your body?
Those thoughts had never occurred to me before, but Slimpod helped me see food—and my relationship with it—in a whole new way.
I decided to go cold turkey and quit sugar overnight. The first ten days were tough. I experienced headaches, fatigue, irritability, cravings for carbohydrates, sleep disruptions, and even spots and rashes on my face. But I stuck with it, determined to free myself from sugar’s grip.
Ava: I feel confident and empowered
All of that ended for me when I discovered how Slimpod could help me transform my mindset. Today, after decades of dieting, I’m finally free and haven’t dieted for four years. My brain has stopped labelling food as good or bad, which wasn’t helpful. Food is just food, and I now get to choose what to eat and when.
I no longer eat in secret, and I’ve detached all those feelings of guilt and shame from food. Now, I mostly choose to eat healthily, but it’s because I want to, not because I feel like I have to.
I’ve been able to unpick all the difficult and painful beliefs I had held on to for years. I’ve learned to work through my emotions instead of suppressing them with comfort food. I’m now a normal eater with a healthy relationship with food and with myself. I’m free from the mental prison I’d built for myself.
The new Ava loves working out in the gym
I drank two litres of water a day, swapped coffee for hot water with lemon or green tea, ate protein with every meal, and snacked on berries and citrus fruits to curb my cravings.
By the end of the second week, the side effects disappeared, and I started to feel amazing. My energy levels soared, my sleep improved, and my complexion became clearer. Most importantly, the cravings were gone.
For the first time in my life, I no longer felt the need to reach for something sweet. It was such a relief to finally feel free.
After just one week of being sugar-free, I started to notice the weight coming off. Over the next six months, I lost 16kg (36lbs), 10cm (4 inches) from my waistline, and my BMI dropped from 29.5 to 23.5.
I went from a size 16 to a size 8 and couldn’t believe the transformation in my body—and my confidence. Slimpod wasn’t just helping me lose weight; it was helping me regain control of my life.
Now, I make healthy choices effortlessly. I don’t feel restricted or deprived. Slimpod changed what I want to eat. Instead of craving sugary snacks, I naturally gravitate toward nutritious, wholesome foods.
Protein, vegetables, and fruits have become staples in my diet, and processed junk food no longer holds any appeal. I eat when I’m hungry, stop when I’m full, and feel completely at peace around food.
So happy: Ava and her little black dress
The best part? I’ve effortlessly kept the weight off for years now. I no longer fear regaining the weight because Slimpod has helped me build healthy habits that are ingrained for life. My mindset is stronger than ever, and I’m free from the diet mentality that once ruled my life.
As I approached my 65th birthday, I was excited to celebrate in a little black dress that makes me feel fabulous. No more stressing about how I look or settling for something that just makes me feel “okay.”
I feel confident, relaxed, and more comfortable in my own skin than I have in years.
Slimpod didn’t just help me lose weight—it helped me take back control of my life. I’m healthier, happier, and more energised than ever. I believe in myself and know that I’ll continue to live this way for the rest of my life.
To anyone struggling with sugar addiction or feeling trapped in their weight-loss journey, I want to say this: It’s never too late to take your health back.
Slimpod gave me the tools to break free, and it can do the same for you. From a sugarholic to a health queen, I’m living proof that change is possible and I’m proud that Sandra asked me to tell my story in The Weight’s Over: Take Back Control.
